What's this? This is an unbiased just-the-facts news timeline ('newsline') about David Petraeus, created by Newslines contributors. Become a contributor

David Petraeus

David Petraeus18 posts
Latest News view > Click for Biography view
23 Apr, 2015

Given probation and fine

Sentence0 Comments

A federal judge sentences Petraeus to two years’ probation and a $100,000 fine for giving classified information to Broadwell. Petraeus:

I want to take this opportunity to apologize to those closest to me and others, including this court, for the pain my actions have caused.

3 Mar, 2015

Pleads guilty

Sentence0 Comments

In a plea deal with the Justice Department, Petraeus agrees to plead guilty to one count of unauthorized removal and retention of classified material. He could have spent up to one year in prison, but prosecutors will recommend a sentence of two years probation and a $40,000 fine.